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Infant Spinal Anesthesia for Urologic Surgery in a Patient With Epidermolysis Bullosa

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Infant spinal anesthesia presents a viable alternative to general anesthesia for short procedures below the umbilicus. This technique eliminates the need for airway instrumentation while preserving hemodynamic and respiratory parameters. Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare inherited genetic disorder marked by mucocutaneous fragility, erosions, ulcerations, and blister formation. Anesthesia management for patients with epidermolysis bullosa necessitates meticulous planning to minimize shearing stress on the skin and mucosa. This case report details the application of spinal anesthesia for an infant with epidermolysis bullosa for urologic surgery, highlighting special considerations for neuraxial block placement in this vulnerable population.

Source: Case Reports in Anesthesiology

DOI: 10.1155/cria/2537488

Authors: Alexander B. Froyshteter, Jillian A. Dibiase, Catherine M. Seager, Alina Lazar

Institution: Lurie Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790